Malawi: Chakwera Vows Post-Election Creation of National Health Services Fund

Malawi: Chakwera Vows Post-Election Creation of National Health Services Fund

In a bold policy pronouncement, President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged to establish a National Health Services Fund immediately after the September 16 general elections to address chronic shortages of equipment, drugs, and repair delays in public hospitals.

Lazarus Chakwera launches cancer centre

By Mercy Matonga President Lazarus Chakwera Wednesday launched the long-awaited cancer wing at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. Speaking during the launch of the facility, Chakwera said cancer …

Chakwera assents to Sugar Cane Industry Bill, 12 others

President Lazarus Chakwera has signed into law 13 Bills, including the Sugar cane Industry Bill and the Prisons Bill which repealed the 1956 Act. Presidential press secretary Anthony Kasunda announced the development in a statement yesterday, saying the move was in accordance with Section 89 of the Constitution. The Sugarcane Industry Bill is expected to enhance productivity and increase investment in the sugarcane industry. On the other hand, t…

Chakwera: President of political blunders and controversies Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

As President Lazarus Chakwera prepares for the upcoming election on September 16th, it is crucial to consider the significant political mistakes that were made during his time in office. Firstly, Chakwera is the first president in Malawi who lied in his recent state of the nation address. For example, he  claimed that police houses were […] The post Chakwera: President of political blunders and controversies appeared first on Malawi 24.

Chakwera Vows Post-Election Creation of National Health Services Fund

In a bold policy pronouncement, President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged to establish a National Health Services Fund immediately after the September 16 general elections to address chronic shortages of equipment, drugs, and repair delays in public hospitals. The President made the announcement on Monday during the inauguration of Malawi’s first National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu […] The post Chakwera Vows Post-Election Creation of National Health S…

President Chakwera to Officially Open National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is today, Tuesday, 2nd July 2025, scheduled to preside over the official opening of the National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. According to a statement signed by Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, the ceremony is expected to start at 8:00 AM. The National Cancer Centre is a landmark project in Malawi’s healthcare sector and is the first-ever specialized cancer tr…